2 chapters across the catalog
Abolitionist pedagogy claims that traditional "character education" is anti-black and must be replaced with an interrogation of how whiteness functions in society. This framework requires teachers to view every student interaction through a racial lens, prioritizing "loving blackness" as an act of political resistance. Critics argue this is not true Critical Race Theory but a "lame" and "evil" derivative being pushed on K-12 students.
Minister J. Samuel Williams and his wife discuss the environment of all-black schools prior to integration, where teachers instilled self-pride and character. Mo reflects on the unique connection black educators had with their students, often providing "straight talk" about the world that white teachers might avoid. They contrast this with the modern educational environment, where legal risks often prevent teachers from forming deep personal bonds with students.
